Read Full ChapterSo when we could bear it no longer, we were willing to be left on our own in Athens.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Therefore, when we couldn’t stand it any longer, we thought it good to be left behind at Athens alone,
World English Bible (WEB)
Wherefore{G1352} when we could{G4722} no longer{G3371} forbear{G4722}{(G5723)}, we thought it good{G2106}{(G5656)} to be left{G2641}{(G5683)} at{G1722} Athens{G116} alone{G3441};
Strong's King James
(1) Therefore we couldn't bear it no more, delighted to be left behind in Athens alone
The F.O.G
[1] The anticipation became unbearable. We couldn't stand being separated from you any longer, cut off from our spiritual family in Thessalonica. So we made the difficult decision to remain behind in Athens alone.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Wherefore no longer forbearing, we thought good to be left in Athens alone,
Young's Literal Translation
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